Kosovo recently declared it’s independence from Serbia, prompting some concern for tourists and visitors to the other countries of the former Yugoslav republic. Croatia is the most notable of these as far as tourists and investors are concerned. It’s long coast line, excellent Mediterranean sailing and beautiful walled city of Dubrovnik, have been attracting international [...]
Archive for March, 2008
Croatia Real Estate: Opportunity In Kosovo Conflict?
Posted in Croatia Real Estate, Montenegro Real Estate, tagged Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro, Serbia on March 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Real Estate Bubble In Dubai?
Posted in Dubai Real Estate, tagged dubai, real estate bubble on March 17, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Can rising oil prices keep Dubai’s fast growing real estate market from imploding? Right now, rising oil prices are the major cause of Dubai’s 15% yearly inflation. Yet, according to The Guardian, approximately 1/5th of the world’s construction cranes are at work in Dubai. It is the fastest growing city on the planet and has “about $100 billion worth [...]
Malaysia Political Malaise
Posted in Malaysia Real Estate, tagged malaysia, political risk on March 11, 2008 | 1 Comment »
One of the biggest risks an investor takes when purchasing international property is political instability. Thus, the current political situation in Malaysia is worth paying attention to for investors interesting in property investment in Malaysia. Today the Economist shed some light on the recent election results and the growing unrest among Malaysia’s minorities, “…a feeling [...]
Sonoran Real Estate Causes Shockwaves In Arizona
Posted in Mexico Real Estate, tagged Mexico, Sonora on March 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Investors recently swarmed local Arizona officials with complaints about a Sonoran Mexico real estate project gone bad, reported the Arizona Republic. The project appears to have been tied up in various legal battles in the Mexican courts. One investor’s question, “When in the hell do you know that you have title, that you really own [...]
Colombian Crisis Ends
Posted in Colombia Real Estate, International investment news, tagged Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela on March 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
American investors in Colombia can now breath a sigh of relief. According to Reuters, Venezuela, Ecuador and Colombia have “ended [their] border dispute on Friday with a summit handshake… in the face of hostile rhetoric and troop buildups.” It’s also good news for investors who have been looking to capitalize on Colombia’s improving investment conditions. These [...]